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Fishers’ local knowledge can help identify the best locations for seagrass restoration, new research finds

July 17, 2026

New study shows coastal users can provide valuable insights that strengthen restoration planning and long-term project success Fishers and anglers possess valuable local knowledge that can help identify suitable locations for seagrass restoration, new research published by Project Seagrass shows. The study, conducted along the South Wales coastline, found that

Protecting seagrass in Priory Bay

July 16, 2026

Priory Bay in the Isle of Wight supports important seagrass meadows that provide a home for marine life as well as supporting healthy coastlines. The bay is also of great value for boating and recreation, and a popular summer anchorage. This project is exploring ways to protect the seagrass in

Embracing change: Introducing our refreshed Project Seagrass logo

July 13, 2026

In this blog, our Chief Conservation Officer, Dr Benjamin Jones, shares the thinking behind the decision to refresh the Project Seagrass logo and wider brand identity, and explains why visibility matters so much for seagrass conservation. Honouring our roots, looking to the future Back in 2013, we founded Project Seagrass

A shoal of parrotfish swim through a seagrass meadow

Seagrass meadows could help nourish millions, new study finds

July 10, 2026

New research finds that seagrass meadows support fish that can be more valuable for human nutrition than fish found on coral reefs Seagrass meadows play a majorly overlooked role in providing nutrition for coastal communities, a new study published in Cell Reports Sustainability has uncovered. The study, led by

Zostera marine seagrass meadow Porthdinllaen North Wales.

London Climate Action Week: Are we forgetting that we are nature?

July 10, 2026

Project Seagrass CEO and Co-Founder, Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth reflects on London Climate Action Week: I left London Climate Action Week inspired, challenged, and, at times, deeply concerned. Over the course of the week I joined conversations spanning nature finance, climate resilience, biodiversity, restoration, and global leadership. The speakers were exceptional.

Sewage algae in the Afon Cynffig Kenfig River.

Major pollution incident in Afon Cynffig Kenfig River a threat to wildlife and local communities

July 9, 2026

Project Seagrass calls for urgent action from Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Natural Resources Wales as a major sewage leak in Afon Cynffig Kenfig River continues to have a devastating impact on local wildlife, conservation efforts, and communities, weeks after the incident was initially identified. Afon Cynffig Kenfig River borders

Introducing SeagrassTools: strengthening the link between data and decision-making

July 6, 2026

July marks the launch of SeagrassTools, a single unified suite for seagrass science, conservation, and management which will enable users to collect, download, analyse, and act on seagrass data more effectively than ever before. The new digital suite, which integrates citizen science, ecological data, restoration experiments, and spatial analytics, will support evidence-based decision-making

Previously undocumented seagrass meadow found in Cardiff’s Severn Estuary

July 2, 2026

Field discovery reveals a healthy and apparently expanding seagrass meadow in one of the UK’s most challenging estuarine environments Marine conservation organisation Project Seagrass has found a previously undocumented intertidal seagrass meadow in Cardiff, within the Severn Estuary. The newly discovered meadow, which was found by Project Seagrass’ Chief Conservation Officer Dr Benjamin Jones, does

New FAO report highlights why sustainable fisheries must also mean protecting seagrass

June 17, 2026

The latest edition of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report lands with a poignant message. Aquatic foods are no longer a marginal part of the global food system but are central to food security, livelihoods, nutrition, and the health of the Ocean. Global fisheries

A screenshot of the research paper "New directions for Indigenous and local knowledge research and application in fisheries science: Lessons from a systematic review" overlain on an image of seagrass in North Wales

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Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Fisheries Science

Seagrass meadows play a critical role in keeping our oceans healthy and stocked with food, providing valuable nursery habitat to over 1/5th of the world’s largest 25 fisheries. Seagrass meadows are also important to small-scale fisheries, particularly as a place to find and collect a reliable source of food with some

October 16, 2024

Coastal Communities Network Gathering 2024

Earlier this month Project Seagrass’ Senior Conservation Officer Katy Waring attended the yearly gathering for coastal communities from the Coastal Communities Network facilitated by Fauna and Flora International. The event was held on the island of Millport at their field studies centre. The 3-day event was inspiring; groups from around

October 15, 2024

From left to right: View of the STARESO harbor entrance with Posidonia meadow islands and an accumulation of dead leaves. Close-up of litter accumulation. Experimental benthic incubation device ('bell') installed on accumulations of Posidonia dead leaves (10 m deep). Credit: G.Lepoint & W. Champenois / ULiège

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Dead leaves in sea break down into a compost that produces oxygen

Researchers from the University of Liège (BE) studied the fate of the material produced by Posidonia seagrass meadows. This study, carried out in the Mediterranean Sea at STARESO, shows that the dead leaves of what is commonly known as Neptune grass accumulate in shallow areas, where they break down like

October 11, 2024

Climate Impact Partners and Deloitte Join Forces to Unlock Large-Scale Seagrass Recovery Financing

Climate Impact Partners and Deloitte, in collaboration with Project Seagrass and the UK’s National Oceanography Centre, announce a groundbreaking program to fund UK seagrass recovery and unlock long-term finance to save and reinstate vital seagrass meadows. The program will fund critical research across UK seagrass meadows, mapping the ecosystems and developing methods to restore them

October 9, 2024

Two images show the difference in the presence of intertidal seagrass in the Bay of Bourgneuf, located north of the Bay of Biscay, off the western coast of France. The image on the left, from April 2021, shows sparse intertidal seagrass, while the image on the right, from September 2021, reveals abundant growth.

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Sentinel-2 data reveal significant seasonal variations in intertidal seagrass

With data from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, researchers have revealed seasonal variations in intertidal seagrass across Western Europe and North Africa. As a key indicator of biodiversity, these new findings offer valuable insights for the conservation and restoration of these vital ecosystems. The intertidal zone is the area where the

October 7, 2024

Neil is standing on board Project Seagrass' boat Gwen. He is wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a red coat.

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Seagrass Ocean Rescue Volunteer Profile: Neil

The Seagrass Ocean Rescue North Wales programme relies on the commitment and enthusiasm of local volunteers. We spoke to regular volunteer Neil about his experiences of volunteering as part of the programme. Volunteer Interview Tell us a little bit about yourself: I grew up in North Wales, then moved around

September 19, 2024

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Fishers’ local knowledge can help identify the best locations for seagrass restoration, new research finds

Protecting seagrass in Priory Bay

Embracing change: Introducing our refreshed Project Seagrass logo

Seagrass meadows could help nourish millions, new study finds

London Climate Action Week: Are we forgetting that we are nature?

Major pollution incident in Afon Cynffig Kenfig River a threat to wildlife and local communities

Introducing SeagrassTools: strengthening the link between data and decision-making

Previously undocumented seagrass meadow found in Cardiff’s Severn Estuary

New FAO report highlights why sustainable fisheries must also mean protecting seagrass

Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Fisheries Science

Coastal Communities Network Gathering 2024

Dead leaves in sea break down into a compost that produces oxygen

Climate Impact Partners and Deloitte Join Forces to Unlock Large-Scale Seagrass Recovery Financing

Sentinel-2 data reveal significant seasonal variations in intertidal seagrass

Seagrass Ocean Rescue Volunteer Profile: Neil

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